The banadir regional court sentenced seven social media influencers to six months imprisonment each on Sunday for spreading clan-based insults and “bad behavior”online.
The convicted individuals are siham tahliil,nashad nalka,sadia galmudug,iftin model,anjal and farhia zona.The court released two other girls.
In may 2024,somali police arrested 21 social media influencers,both male and female on several charges including spreading clan-based insults,incitement and promoting immoral practices online.
The issue of clan based insults is susceptible in somali society,with many conflicts rooted in tribal divisions.Many Somalis believe that using offensive language,including insults and threats fot monetary gain is unjustifiable.The somali government has condemned such actions as immoral.
Source:Hiiraanonline